# 119-s-5668: Methane Monitoring Science Act of 2026

119-s-5668, Methane Monitoring Science Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] (R-UT); status introduced (as of 2026-10-17).

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- As of: 2026-10-17
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-5668
- Congress: 119
- Title: Methane Monitoring Science Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-09-30
- Sponsor: Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] (R-UT)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-17

## Summary

**A national methane monitoring strategy** would require NASA to develop a consensus, science-based plan to assess and improve methane detection and quantification across ground, airborne, and space sensors. - NASA and federal planners: NASA would have 18 months to produce the strategy and submit it to Congress. The plan covers ground, airborne, and space-based sensors, source- and site-level technologies, and integrating other data to detect methane and large emission events. - State, local, and research users: State and local governments, universities, nonprofits, and commercial energy companies could use the strategy and resulting data to inform monitoring, research, and response. Use of the data would be voluntary, not mandatory. - Limits on enforcement: The bill does not give NASA or other federal officials new enforcement authority or create new regulatory requirements, and it bars using information collected under the strategy to determine compliance or enforce laws.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] (D-CO), 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-3923: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-s-1462: Fix Our Forests Act
- 119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-3257: John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act

## Sources
- [119-s-5668 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5668)

## Related
- [119-s-3923: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3923)
- [119-s-1462: Fix Our Forests Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1462)
- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
- [119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3597)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-3257: John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3257)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5668 (as of 2026-10-17).